JP2016209558A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably report a performance and a lottery result even if a lottery is held at a high frequency.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine determines winning or losing of a normal pattern at a high frequency, and performs variation display and establishment display by one pseudo pattern on each of A to L display parts 15a-15l. A display part (target display part) for performing variation display is cyclically changed in a clockwise direction, namely, from the A display part 15a → the B display part 15b → ... → the L display part 15l → the A display part 15a → .... Variation display on the target display part lasts approximately 0.6 seconds, and variation display is started on the next target display part when 0.6 seconds pass after completion of the variation display. When variation display on the target display part is started, a display part that becomes a target display part next, may be set to a display OFF state (for example, a state in which the display part is turned off).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  A typical ball and ball machine has a structure in which a plurality of winning holes are arranged in the gaming area, and when a game ball wins a winning hole, the winning ball is paid out. A game is played for the purpose of obtaining many prize balls.

  And in recent years, a start opening is arranged in the game area, and determination of success / failure is performed by winning a prize at the start opening, and the result of determination of success / failure is notified by performing symbol variation. Games with a large number of prize balls are the mainstream.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to win a lot of prize balls in a short game with a big hit game, and accordingly, the winning rate of the starting opening is lowered, and many of the launched game balls are from the outlet without winning. Discharged. For this reason, until the big hit game is generated, the number of game balls is decreased. In some cases, the game ball cannot be endured and the game cannot be continued for a long time.

  On the other hand, pachinko machines that perform lottery due to the fact that game balls have passed through the outlet, as well as the starting and winning openings, and that start to display special symbols when the lottery is won are known ( Patent Document 1). According to such a pachinko machine, the game balls that have been launched are not wasted, and the game can be performed with the expectation that benefits will always be granted.

JP 2002-320720 A

  However, since most of the game balls fired in the game area pass through the out mouth, the frequency of the lottery is very high (by the way, with current game machines, about 100 shots are fired per minute. A lottery may be held about 100 times per minute). For this reason, it is difficult to suitably notify or produce the lottery result.

  An object of the present invention is to suitably perform an effect and a notification of a lottery result even if lottery is performed at a high frequency.

  The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1 made in view of the above-described problem is a determination of success or failure based on a hold storage means for extracting and storing a random number due to a ball entering the start opening, and a random number related to the hold storage Among the plurality of display units arranged on the game board in a state of being circulated, and a bonus game means for performing a bonus game that opens the variable winning device, In any of the above, after displaying the variation of the symbol, it is provided with a symbol display means for notifying the result of the determination of success / failure by displaying any symbol, and the direction along the column is changed to the switching direction. The symbol display means, when the determination is made, determines whether the result is determined by another display unit adjacent to the switching direction side of the display unit in which the result of the determination made immediately before the determination is made. The result of is notified. In addition, the symbol display means, when starting the notification of the result of the determination on the display unit, N determination after the determination of the determination, or N times after the determination of the determination (N is a predetermined value of 2 or more) The display unit used for notification of the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination is made over (integer) is set to a predetermined display state.

  According to such a configuration, each time the determination is made, the display unit in which the variable display is performed is switched, and after the variable display is performed, the symbol is displayed on the display unit for a while. For this reason, even if the success / failure determination is repeatedly performed at a high frequency, even if the display unit is switched at a fast pace according to this and the variable display corresponding to each success / failure determination is performed, the symbol display time on each display unit Can be ensured sufficiently, so that the player can easily and reliably grasp the result of the determination.

  Furthermore, the display units on which the variable display is performed are arranged on the game board in a circulating row, and the display units on which the variable display is performed are switched along the switching direction. For this reason, the player can easily predict the display unit on which the next variable display is performed while enjoying the switching of the display unit on which the variable display is performed, and can surely grasp the display unit on which the result of the success / failure determination is displayed. .

Therefore, even if lottery is performed with high frequency, it is possible to suitably perform the effects and the notification of the lottery result.
Moreover, the display part in which a variable display is performed switches in order along a switching direction. For this reason, it is possible to switch the display unit on which the variable display is performed with better appearance, and the player can more easily predict the display unit on which the next variable display is performed.

Here, the downstream side along the switching direction is simply referred to as the downstream side, and the upstream side along the switching direction is simply referred to as the upstream side.
According to the first aspect, when the variable display is started on the new display unit, one or more display units adjacent to the downstream side of the display unit are switched to a predetermined display state. For this reason, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the display unit where the variable display is started.

  Note that it may be replaced with a condition of simply changing the display unit indicating the result of the oldest success / failure determination currently displayed. According to such a configuration, by changing the display state from the one that has been displayed for the longest as a result notification, the variable display is started using the result display that would be fully recognized by the player. The display unit can be easily grasped.

  Further, as described in claim 2, the symbol display means displays the symbol in a predetermined first mode after displaying the variation of the symbol, and after starting the display in the first mode, When a predetermined period elapses, the symbol may be displayed in a second mode different from the first mode.

  According to such a configuration, in the display unit close to the upstream side of the display unit on which the variable display is performed, the symbol is displayed in the first mode, and in the display unit located further upstream than the display unit. The symbol is displayed in the second mode. For this reason, while being able to grasp easily the display part by which a variable display is performed, and when the variable display was performed in each display part, the appearance of production can be improved.

  In addition, as described in claim 3, further comprising pre-reading determining means for determining whether or not the winning determination is made based on the random number before the determining whether or not the winning determination is made based on the random number related to the holding storage, In the case where there is a holding memory determined by the pre-reading determining means to be a hit / no-go determination, the means determines whether or not the hit determination related to the hold memory is one time before the appropriateness determination or M times before You may perform the continuous display effect which displays the said pattern which has relevance after the fluctuation | variation display corresponding to the success / failure determination performed to (M is a predetermined integer greater than or equal to 2).

  According to such a configuration, since it is notified that the winning / failing determination has been made using a plurality of display units, the player can easily and reliably grasp the occurrence of the winning and can diversify the production. Yes, you can enhance the fun of the game.

  In addition, as described in claim 4, when the symbol display means informs that it is a win / no-go determination without performing a continuous display effect, A predetermined symbol may be displayed later.

  According to such a configuration, the player can grasp the occurrence of winning easily and reliably.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a reverse view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the specification of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the normal operation gate confirmation process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the normal-winning determination process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the normal-winning determination process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the normal-winning determination process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special figure success / failure determination processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special figure success / failure determination processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special figure success / failure determination processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special figure success / failure determination processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the usual game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the usual game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the usual game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the symbol production process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart about the winning symbol selection process of this embodiment. It is a specific example of the design effect of this embodiment. It is a specific example of the design effect of this embodiment. It is a specific example of the design effect of this embodiment. It is a modification of the design effect of this embodiment. It is a modification of the design effect of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[Description of configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 51 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which a plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later, which can be opened and closed, via a hinge 53 provided at the upper left and right positions.

A game board 10 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided at the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.
Speakers 66 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the player's preference. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 52 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is directed toward the game board 10. Fired.

  The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 by operating the ball removal lever can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store. A production button 67 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 63.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a checkout button on the right side of the upper plate 55. 58 and a settlement display device 59 are provided.

  1 denotes a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. A predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39, and the key is operated clockwise to move the inner frame. The front frame 52 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game region 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the game board 10. In the center of the game area 13, an effect symbol display device 15 is arranged. The effect symbol display device 15 includes twelve display units (A display unit 15a to L display unit 15l) arranged in an annular row. These display units are configured as a 7-segment LED display device. The number of display units and the shape in which the display units are arranged are not limited to this. For example, even if the display units are arranged along a polygonal shape or a star-shaped circulating route (a route having the same start point and end point). good.

  Of the display units constituting the effect symbol display device 15, a first general operation gate 21a is arranged below the G display unit 15g located at the bottom. Of these display units, a second general operation gate 21b is arranged at the lower right of the rightmost D display unit 15d.

  The first and second common figure operation gates 21a and 21b are gates for executing a lottery drawing of normal symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as ordinary figures). If a game ball passes through these gates, A plurality of types of random numbers for lottery are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as usual reserved storage.

  Below the second universal map operation gate 21b, there is disposed a start port 22 for a special symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a special figure) made of a normal electric accessory that is opened when the normal lottery lottery is won. Yes. The start port 22 is a start port for determining whether or not a special figure is appropriate. When a game ball enters the start port 22 of the special figure, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and whether or not the special figure is determined based on these random numbers is extracted. Done. The special opening 22 is made up of an ordinary electric accessory, and is opened at a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a normal drawing is won.

Below the start opening 22, there are arranged first and second grand prize winning openings 25 a and 25 b made of special electric accessories that are won in a special drawing winning / losing lottery and are opened when a special game is performed. Yes.
Below the game area 13, four general winning awards are arranged (not shown).

  An out port 28 is provided in the lowermost part of the game area 13 (the position of the lower end in the center in the left-right direction). Further, two out ports 28 are provided at positions along the lower edge in the lower left area of the game area 13. In addition, an out port 28 is arranged on the right side of the D display unit 15d located on the right of the display units constituting the effect symbol display device 15.

In the lower right area of the game board 10, a special figure display device 16, a general figure display device 18, and a general figure reservation number display device 19 are arranged.
A number of game nails are planted in the game area 13 of the game board 10. Then, the positions of the game nails and the like are adjusted so that most of the game balls launched into the game area 13 (for example, at least 90% of the game balls) pass through the first normal operation gate 21a. Yes.

  In addition, a game ball that has hit the right side of the production symbol display device 15 (A display unit 15a to L display unit 15l) (right-handed) has a high probability, and the second general operation gate 21b, the start port 22, and the second The positions of game nails and the like are adjusted so as to pass through the first and second grand prize winning openings 25a and 25b.

  In addition, a game nail is provided above the effect symbol display device 15 so that the game ball does not enter the area surrounded by the A display portions 15a to 15l constituting the effect symbol display device 15, and the effect symbol display device 15 is provided. The game ball that has reached the top of the display device 15 may be guided to the right or left of the effect symbol display device 15. Specifically, for example, among the A display portions 15a to L display portions 15l, a row of display portions constituting the upper semicircle (A display portions 15a to D display portions 15d, J display portions 15j to L display portions 15l). The game balls that have reached the top of the effect symbol display device 15 may be guided to the right or left of the effect symbol display device 15 by forming a row of game nails on the outer side of the effect symbol display). By doing so, it becomes easy to make a left strike aiming at the left side of the effect symbol display device 15 and a right strike aiming at the right side of the effect symbol display device 15.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 10 is accommodated on the back side of the pachinko machine 50. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 51 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a winning opening of the game board 10, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 by the payout device 73 through the payout ball flow path and the upper plate. Paid out to 55. In this embodiment, the payout device 73 that pays out the prize balls is also used to pay out the balls that are paid out by operating the lending button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to sub control devices.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 10, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not depicted, but is provided under the payout control device 81.

Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.
4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50. In the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, the sub-integrated control device 83, and the launch control device 84, the CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc. are provided. The main controller 80 is also provided with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.

  Main controller 80 is electrically connected to the hall computer of the game facility via back wiring relay terminal board and external connection terminal board 78. The main control device 80 includes a glass frame opening SW (switch) 45 for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) 52 and the inner frame 70 are open via a back wiring relay terminal board and a game board relay terminal board. , Inner frame opening SW 46, special figure starting port SW 22 a for detecting a ball entering special starting port 22, first and second detecting the passage of a game ball through first and second normal operation gates 21 a and 21 b Normal operation SW21a-1, SW21a-2, first and second count SWs 25a-1, 25b-1 for detecting a ball entering the first and second large winning ports 25a, 25b, a winning ball for a general winning port A detection signal from a switch or the like for detecting the signal is input.

  The main controller 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals and the like, and issues the payout controller 81 and the sub integrated control as the sub controller. A command is output to the device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82, and display control of the special symbol display device 16, the universal symbol display device 18, and the universal symbol hold number display device 19 is performed via the symbol display device relay terminal board.

  The main controller 80 controls the first and second grand prize winning holes 25a-2 and 25b-2 by controlling the first and second big prize winning solenoids that open and close the first and second big prize winning holes 25a and 25b. Open the door. In addition, it controls the operation of the universal utility solenoid 22b that opens and closes the start port 22 of the special figure.

  The payout control device 81 detects a ball break SW33 that detects that the ball tank is empty, a payout SW31 that detects that the game ball has been paid out, and detects that the game ball storage tray is full. A detection signal such as full SW32 is input. In accordance with a command sent from the main controller 80, the payout motor is operated to pay out the game ball. In addition, it is electrically connected to the CR unit 56, accepts lending requests by the ball lending and settlement buttons 57 and 58 and a settlement request operation signal via the settlement display device 59, sends and receives data to and from the CR unit 56, and lends requests. In response to the signal, the payout motor is operated to pay out the rental balls, and the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit is controlled.

  The firing control device 84 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 39 and a touch SW 38 for detecting that the player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 64. A firing motor based on a command (reflecting a touch SW signal and a game situation), a rotation signal of the firing handle 64 and a signal of a firing stop SW 39 sent from the main control device 80 via the payout control device 81 40 is controlled to start and stop the game ball, and to control the lighting of the touch lamp.

  The sub integrated control device 83 receives detection signals such as the volume adjustment SW 83a and the effect button 67. Further, in response to a command sent from the main control device 80, the speaker 66 is driven to output sound, various LEDs, various lamps 65 are controlled to be turned on / off, etc. For example, a command related to production is transmitted.

  The effect symbol control device 82 controls the A to L display units 15 a to 15 l constituting the effect symbol display device 15 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 83. The A to L display units 15a to 15l are configured as 7-segment LED display devices, and according to instructions from the production symbol control device 82, pseudo symbol variation display, final display, and the like are performed.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, a game is performed in the following procedure.

  When the gaming state is a normal state (a state that is not a privilege state to be described later), a game for allowing the game ball to pass through the first general operation gate 21a (or the second general operation gate 21b) is performed. When the game ball passes through the first and second universal figure operation gates 21a and 21b, a decision on whether or not the normal figure is made is performed. Display is made. In parallel with this, the effect symbol display device 15 performs a fluctuating display and a confirmation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the ordinary drawing, thereby notifying the result of the determination of success / failure.

  As described above, the game ball launched into the game area 13 passes through the first normal operation gate 21a with high frequency. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure and the pseudo symbol is very short (as an example, about 0.6 seconds). For this reason, during the normal state, it is always in a state where the determination of whether or not the normal map is present and the variable display of the normal map and the pseudo symbol is performed.

  When the hit is made in the normal figure, a hit game is performed in which the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 22 in the special figure) is opened. At this time, when a game ball enters the start port 22, a prize ball is awarded and whether or not a special figure is appropriate is determined. In the determination as to whether or not the game is true, the winning is a probability close to 100%, and as a result, the first and second big winning holes 25a and 25b are opened as a winning game of the special figure. In addition, after the special symbol display device 16 displays the variation of the special figure, the special figure is determined and displayed, whereby the determination result of the special figure is notified.

  At the end of a special figure hit game, there is a 100% probability that the game state is a privilege state (a state in which the probability of hitting a special figure is improved (probability change state) and a hit of a normal figure The state in which the probability of becoming (the state where the time is short) is improved). In addition, during the time-shortening state, an opening extension function may be activated that further increases the period during which the start port 22 is opened during the normal hit game.

  During the privilege state, the second common map operation gate 21b is aimed by right-handed, and when the hit of the normal map is hit, the normal hit game is performed in the same manner. A hit game is performed.

  In other words, after hitting with a normal figure hit / fail judgment due to the passage of the first normal figure operation gate 21a, a right-hand hit is made, and the hit game of the normal figure and the hit game of the special figure are alternately repeated. The person wins a prize ball mainly by the usual hit game.

  In addition, the number of hits in the special figure success / failure determination (in other words, the number of times the special figure hit game has been performed) after hitting in the special figure success / failure determination due to the passage of the first normal figure operation gate 21a, When the limiter count (27 times as an example) is reached, the game will be in a normal state after a special game that is performed due to the hit. Thereby, the state where the privilege is granted to the player ends.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of specifications of the pachinko machine 50. In FIG. 5, the maximum number of reserved memories for determining whether or not a normal figure is received is four, but is not limited to this, and a number less than 4 or 5 or more may be used as the maximum number of reserved memories.

(1) About operation | movement of the main control apparatus 80 Below, operation | movement (strictly, the program processing of CPU of the main control apparatus 80) of the main control apparatus 80 of the pachinko machine 50 is demonstrated in detail.

  First, the outline of the “main routine” will be described with reference to FIG. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S111, S115) and the remaining processing (S112). The main routine is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). . This determination is made based on whether or not a specific numerical value is written at a specific address in the RAM. If the determination is negative (no), the initial setting (S115) is executed. The numerical value for determining whether or not it is a normal interrupt is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If it is a normal interrupt (S100: yes), an initial random number update process (S101), a special figure big hit determination random number update process (S102), a big hit symbol decision random number update process (S103), a common figure hit random number Update process (S104), update process of random numbers for determining winning symbols (S105), update process of random numbers for reach determination relating to ordinary reach (S106), update process of random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns relating to fluctuation patterns of ordinary figures (S106) S107), winning confirmation process (S108), winning / failing determination process (S109), each output process (S110), fraud monitoring process (S111), and the initial time within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input The random number update process (S112) is looped.

  Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S108) and each output process (S110) will be described with a focus on the determination process (S109) deeply related to the present invention in the program process executed by the main controller 80. .

  7 is a subroutine of the winning confirmation process (S108). In the subroutine of the winning confirmation process (S108), it is confirmed whether there is a ball entering the first and second universal operation gates 21a and 21b (S200). If there is an incoming ball (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether the usual hold memory is not full (S201). If the reserved memory is not full (S201: no), in the process of S202, a random number for determining a normal hit, a random number for determining a hit symbol, a random number for determining a reach symbol, a random number for determining a lost symbol, a random number for determining a transition, etc. Various random numbers are extracted, and the extracted various random numbers are stored in the memory of the main control device 80 as reserved storage. At this time, a pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not the hit determination random number stored in the memory is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the normal determination) (S203).

  And the hold number command which shows the number of hold of a general figure is transmitted with respect to the display control of the normal figure hold display apparatus 19, and the production | presentation symbol control apparatus 82 and the sub integrated control apparatus 83 (S204). In addition, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination for the latest ordinary reserved memory is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 (S205).

  8 is a subroutine of the above-mentioned success / failure determination process (S109), and confirms whether or not the ordinary electric accessory for opening the start port 22 of the special figure is operating in the process of S300. If it is not operating (S300: no), it is confirmed whether the normal map is changing (S301), and if it is not changing (S301: no), it is confirmed whether a fixed symbol is displayed (S302). In addition, if the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (S300: yes), the routine proceeds to “general game processing”.

  If the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), it is checked whether there is a general memory reserved (S303), and if there is a general memory reserved (S303: yes), the general memory is reserved. The stored number is subtracted, and the hold storage shift process is performed (S304). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the usual reserved memories becomes the target of the determination. If there is no usual-pending storage (S303: no), the process proceeds to “general-purpose game processing”.

  Next, in the process of S305, the time reduction flag is confirmed to check whether the current gaming state is the time reduction state (privilege state) (if the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction state). If it is in the short time state (S305: yes), it is set so as to determine whether or not it is normal in the high probability determination table (high probability table) (S306). If it is not in the time-short state (S305: no), it is set so as to perform the normal / invalid determination in the normal determination (low probability) determination table (low probability table) (S307). In the process of S308, the success / failure determination in the usual manner is performed by comparing the success / failure determination table set in the process of S306 or S307 with the hit determination random number.

  If it is a win (S308: yes), in the process of S309, a hit symbol is determined based on the hit symbol determination random number of the target hold memory, and based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number of the target hold memory The variation pattern of the hit is determined (S310).

On the other hand, if the usual figure is not hit (S308: no), the variation pattern of the loss is determined (S311).
Next, in the process of S312, the fluctuation start of the ordinary figure display device 18 and the ordinary figure change start command are transmitted to the effect symbol control apparatus 82 and the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and the process proceeds to the "ordinary figure game process".

  When the normal symbol is changing in the process of S301 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 9, when it is confirmed that the symbol change time has passed (S320: yes), the fixed symbol display setting process ( In step S321), a fixed symbol is displayed on the universal symbol display device 18, and a fixed display command for determining and displaying the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83. Note that the confirmation display command indicates a fixed figure that has been confirmed.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the fixed figure displayed is a winning combination (S322), and if it is a winning combination (S322: yes), the effect is started by the normal drawing start effect process (S323). A command is transmitted to the symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 so as to start the hit effect, and the process proceeds to “general game processing”.

  When the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 8 (S302: yes), as shown in FIG. 10, when it is confirmed that the display time of the confirmed symbol has passed (S330: yes), the confirmed symbol display ends. The process (S331) terminates the display of the fixed symbol on the general symbol display device 18 and transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 so as to terminate the display of the pseudo symbol. Move to “Process”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the “special figure winning / failing determination process” confirms whether or not the special electric accessory (first and second big prize opening 25a, 25b) is operating (S400), and if not operating (S400: no), it is confirmed whether the special figure is changing (S401). If it is not changing (S401: no), it is checked whether the confirmed symbol is displayed (S402). If the special electric accessory is operating (S400: yes), the process proceeds to “special game processing” (see FIG. 14).

  If the confirmed symbol is not being displayed in the process of S402 (S402: no), it is confirmed whether there is a ball entering the start port 22 (ordinary electric accessory) of the special diagram (S403). If there is a ball entering the start port 22 of the special figure (S403: yes), then in the processing of S404, is the current gaming state a probability variation state (privilege state) with a high probability of hitting the special figure? Confirm (if the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation is in progress). If it is in the probability variation state (S404: yes), it is set so that the success / failure determination is performed using the high probability determination table (probability variation table) (S405). If it is not in the probability variation state (S404: no), it is set so as to determine whether or not it is correct using the normal determination (low probability) determination table (normal table) (S406). In the process of S407, whether or not it is a big hit is determined by comparing the hit determination table set in the process of S405 or S406 with the big hit determination random number.

  If it is a big hit (S407: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, the big hit symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol (S450), and the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Determine (S451).

  Subsequently, in the processing of S452 to S460, a gaming state to be shifted to after the hitting game of the special figure is set based on the decided special figure. The gaming state is set to one of a normal state and a privilege state in which the time reduction function and the probability changing function are activated.

  First, in the processing of S452 in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed special symbol jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol that activates the probability variation function of the special symbol (in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol is 100% probability). The symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol). If it is a probability variable symbol (S452: yes), in the processing of S453, the counter of the limiter for limiting the number of consecutive hit games of the special figure is checked to check whether the limiter is operating. The limiter is regulated 27 times as an example, and when the counter reaches 27, the limiter operates.

  If the limiter is not operating (S453: yes), the limiter counter is added (S454), and in the process of S455, 1 is set to the probability change setting flag for operating the probability change function of the special figure. In the subsequent processing of S456, 1 is set to the time-shortening setting flag for operating the normal change function and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the game state after the end of the special game is changed to a privilege state.

  In the processing of S453, if the counter reaches 27 and the limiter is operating (S453: no), the counter is cleared (S457), the probability variation setting flag is set to 0 (S458), and the time reduction setting flag is set. 0 is set (S405). Thereby, the game state after the end of the special figure hit game becomes a normal state.

Further, if the special figure is not a probable variation symbol in the process of S452 (S452: no), the process proceeds to S457.
In the special figure change start command transmission processing (S460) following S456 and S459, the special figure change start of the special figure display device 16 and the special symbol change start to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 are supported. The command is transmitted and the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  Returning to the processing of S407 in FIG. 11, if it is not a big hit (S407: no), the variation pattern of the loss is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S408), and then in the processing of S460 in FIG. The special figure display device 16 sends a command corresponding to the start of the special figure change at the time of the loss, the special symbol control apparatus 82 and the sub-integrated control device 83 to the special figure change start at the time of the loss. Transition.

  In the process of S401 in FIG. 11, if the special figure is changing (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 12, when it is confirmed that the fluctuation time of the symbol has passed (S420: yes), the fixed symbol display In the setting process (S421), a command corresponding to the special symbol confirmed symbol is transmitted to the confirmed symbol display of the special symbol display device 16, the production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure that is confirmed and displayed is a combination that makes a big hit (S422). If it is a combination that makes a big hit (S422: yes), if the probability change flag is 1 (probable change). (S423: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S424), and if the time reduction flag is 1 (medium time reduction) (S425: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 (S426).

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S427), and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S428). The condition device is a device that is necessary for the operation of the continuous action device in the jackpot game, and the continuous accessory operation device is a device that continuously operates the special electric accessory.

  Then, a command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 to start the big hit effect by the big hit start effect process (S429), and the process proceeds to the “special game process”.

  If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S422 (S422: no), the duration of the privilege state (probability change state and time reduction state) is one in this embodiment, so the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are set to 0. Set (S430, S431), and shift to "special game processing".

  When the confirmed symbol is being displayed in the process of S402 in FIG. 11 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, when it is confirmed that the display time of the confirmed symbol has passed (S440: yes), the confirmed symbol display ends. In the process (S441), a command relating to the end of the fixed symbol display of the special symbol display device 16, the end of the fixed symbol display is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to "special game processing".

  15 is a subroutine of each output process (S110) of the “main routine” (FIG. 6). First, is the normal electric accessory (starting port 22 in the special figure) open? Confirm (S500). If the ordinary electric accessory is not open (S500: no), it is confirmed whether the end effect per ordinary figure is in effect (S501), and if the end effect per ordinary figure is not in effect (S501: no), the start effect time per ordinary figure Is confirmed (S502), and if the start effect time per normal drawing has elapsed (S502: yes), the ordinary electric combination is released in the process of releasing the ordinary electric combination in S503, and the process returns.

  If the ordinary electric accessory is being opened in the process of S500 (S500: yes), as shown in FIG. 16, it is confirmed whether or not there are six (specified number) winnings in the ordinary electric accessory (S510). Or, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (S511), and if any of them can be confirmed, the ordinary electric accessory is closed (S512), and the effect termination processing per ordinary drawing is executed (S513). ) Return.

  If in the process of S501 in FIG. 15 the end effect per unit of normal drawing is being performed (S501: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the end effect time per unit of normal diagram has passed as shown in FIG. 17 (S520). If so (S520: yes), the process of sending a command for ending ordinary symbols (S521) is executed, and in this process, the command for ending ordinary symbols is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83. End the game per figure and return.

In a game per game, the ordinary electric accessory (starting port 22 in the special figure) may be opened and closed a plurality of times.
In the “special game processing” shown in FIG. 18, first, it is confirmed whether the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S600). If it is in operation (S600: yes), the winning prize opening (first, first) is processed in S601. It is confirmed whether one of the second big prize opening 25a, 25b) is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S600: no), the process returns.

  If the big prize opening is not open (S601: no), it is confirmed whether it is during the interval (S602). If not during the interval (S602: no), it is confirmed whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S603), and the big hit end effect is being performed. If not (S603: no), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S604). If the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S604: yes), the winning prize opening process in S605 Is released and returns.

  If the grand prize opening is being opened (S601: yes), as shown in FIG. 19, whether or not the big prize opening has been won is confirmed (S610), or whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening has ended. (S611), if any of them can be confirmed, the big prize opening is closed (S612), the big hit interval process is executed (S613), and the process returns.

  If it is during the interval in the process of S602 in FIG. 18 (S602: yes), as shown in FIG. 20, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit interval time has passed (S620), and if it has passed (S620: yes). ), It is confirmed whether it is the final round (second round) (S621), and if it is the final round (S621: yes), a big hit end effect process (S622) is executed, and in this process, the effect symbol control device 82 and A jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, the jackpot game is terminated and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S621: no), the winning opening opening setting process (S623) is executed and the process returns.
If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S603 in FIG. 18 (S603: yes), as shown in FIG. 21, it is confirmed whether the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S630), and if the time has elapsed. (S630: yes), a process (S631) for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is executed, and a process (S632) for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed.

In the subsequent processing of S633, it is confirmed whether the time reduction setting flag is 1. If the flag is 1 (S633: yes), 1 is set in the time reduction flag (S635).
Next, in the process of S636, it is confirmed whether the probability change setting flag is 1. If the flag is 1 (S636: yes), 1 is set to the probability change flag (S637). Thereby, after the big hit game ends, the gaming state shifts to the privilege state. Then, a big hit end command transmission process (S638) is executed, and in this process, a big hit end command is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83, the big hit game is ended, and the process returns.

(2) Operation of the sub integrated control device 83 When the main control device 80 determines whether or not a normal figure or special figure is appropriate, or a hit game of a general figure or special figure is performed, the sub integrated control device 83 In response to commands from 80, processing for performing various effects is executed. Below, the process for performing the symbol effect which alert | reports the determination result of a common figure using the pseudo | simulation symbol corresponding to a common figure is demonstrated.

  First, symbol effect processing for performing symbol effects with pseudo symbols corresponding to ordinary symbols on the A to L display units 15a to 15l will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is executed at a periodic timing by the sub integrated control device 83 during the game.

  In S700, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a universal change start command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. When a negative determination is obtained (S700: No), the process proceeds to S710.

  In S <b> 705, the sub-integrated control device 83 instructs the effect symbol control device 82 to display the pseudo symbols of the A to L display units 15 a to 15 l that are determined to be used for the symbol effect (target display unit). The variable display is started and the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S710, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a confirmation display command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S710: Yes), the process proceeds to S715. When a negative determination is obtained (S710: No), the process proceeds to S725.

  In S715, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a specific winning symbol setting (details will be described later) is made. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S720. When a negative determination is obtained (S715: No), the process proceeds to S725.

  In S720, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to end the pseudo symbol variable display executed in the target display unit, and to set a predetermined hit symbol (details will be described later). Is displayed on the target display unit (continuous display effect), and the process proceeds to S730.

  On the other hand, in S725, the sub integrated control device 83 causes the effect symbol control device 82 to end the pseudo symbol variable display executed in the target display unit, and the effect symbol control device 82 receives a confirmation display command. The pseudo-pattern corresponding to the usual figure to be shown is fixedly displayed. Specifically, when the winning / failing determination corresponding to the variation display is a win, a normal winning symbol (for example, a pseudo-representing 3, 7, V, which is a pseudo-symbol indicating that the winning / unsuccessful determination of the ordinary figure has been won). A symbol or the like) is displayed on the target display unit. On the other hand, in the case of losing in the determination of appropriateness, the losing symbol (pseudo symbol indicating that losing in the normal determination is lost) is displayed on the target display unit, and the process proceeds to S730.

  In S730, the sub integrated control device 83 determines a new target display unit, and ends this process. Specifically, for example, a display unit adjacent to the current target display unit in the clockwise direction (or counterclockwise direction) or X display units (X is an integer of 1 or more) are separated in this direction. The displayed display unit may be a new target display unit. The selection pattern of the new target display unit will be described later.

  On the other hand, in S735, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not there is a display unit in which the time elapsed after the start of the fixed display has reached a predetermined switching time. And when there exists such a display part (S735: Yes), it transfers to S740, and when there is no (S735: No), this process is complete | finished.

In S740, the sub integrated control device 83 changes the mode of the fixed display on the display unit in which the time elapsed after the start of the fixed display has reached the switching time (details will be described later), and ends this process.
Next, when there is a holding memory that is a hit in the normal determination, the symbol effect corresponding to the stored memory and the symbol effect performed prior to the symbol effect are the same or related A winning symbol selection process for performing a continuous effect for definite display of a pseudo symbol will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In S800, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an ordinary reserved storage prefetch command has been received from the main control device 80. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In S805, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the received prefetch command indicates that it is a hit in the normal determination, and if a positive determination is obtained (S805: Yes). , The process proceeds to S810, and if a negative determination is obtained (S805: No), this process is terminated.

  In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 determines a predetermined number (one example of the pending storage number of the conventional map corresponding to the currently received prefetch command) based on the previously received pending number command (including the conventional pending memory corresponding to the currently received prefetch command). 3) It is determined whether or not. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S815, and when a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S825.

  In step S815, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is a normal determination of whether or not the preceding hold storage (hold storage generated before the latest hold storage) is normal based on the content of the prefetch command received earlier. Determine whether. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S815: Yes), the present process is terminated, and if a negative determination is obtained (S810: No), the process proceeds to S820.

  In S820, the sub integrated control device 83 sets one of the pseudo symbols different from the normal winning symbol as the specific winning symbol, and ends this processing. The specific winning symbol may be a pseudo symbol used as a lost symbol, or may be a pseudo symbol different from the lost symbol. In addition, a lottery may be performed in S820, and a specific winning symbol may be set when winning in the lottery, and a normal winning symbol may be set otherwise.

On the other hand, in S825, the sub integrated control device 83 sets the normal winning symbol setting, and ends this processing.
(3) About specific examples of symbol effect The sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 of the pachinko machine 50 use a single pseudo symbol in each of the A to L display units 15a to 15l to display variation and confirmation display. I do. Then, as an example, the display unit (target display unit) that performs variable display is a clockwise direction of A display unit 15a → B display unit 15b →... → L display unit 15l → A display unit 15a → B display unit 15b. (Changing direction) is switched cyclically (see FIG. 2). Hereinafter, the upstream side in the switching direction is simply referred to as the upstream side, and the downstream side in the switching direction is simply referred to as the downstream side. The counterclockwise direction may be the switching direction. In addition to the display unit adjacent to the downstream side of the target display unit, another display unit positioned with a predetermined number of display units on the downstream side of the target display unit may be used as a new target display unit. .

  When the pachinko machine 50 is turned on, each display unit is in a state in which no pseudo symbol is displayed, and the first symbol effect after the power is turned on is performed by the A display unit 15a. FIG. 24A shows a state in which the first variation display is performed on the A display unit 15a after the power is turned on.

  As described above, the variable display time on each display unit is about 0.6 seconds. Then, when there is an ordinary reserved memory, after 0.6 seconds have elapsed after the end of the variable display, the variable display on the next target display unit is started. FIG. 24 (b) shows a state when the variation display on the B display portion 15b is started after the first variation display on the A display portion 15a is completed. After the end of the variable display, the pseudo symbol corresponding to the normal / unusual determination result is fixedly displayed.

  Further, after the end of the variable display on all the display parts, the display part on which the pseudo symbol is fixedly displayed is selected again as the target display part. FIG. 25A shows, as an example, how the variable display is performed on the I display unit 15i after the variable display on each display unit is completed.

  Here, when the sub integrated control device 83 or the like starts the variable display on the target display unit, the sub integrated control device 83 or the like is the next display unit to be the target display unit (in other words, the display unit adjacent to the downstream side of the target display unit). When the pseudo symbol is confirmed and displayed, the display unit may be in a predetermined display state (display OFF state). The display OFF state may be, for example, a state in which the display unit is turned off, or a state in which a pseudo symbol is displayed in a mode different from that during the end of the variable display or the final display (for example, a state in which the brightness is reduced, Or a state in which a pseudo symbol is displayed in a different color or a state in which the pseudo symbol is blinked). In addition to the display unit adjacent to the downstream side of the target display unit, one display unit (or a plurality of display units) adjacent to the downstream side of the display unit may be set in the display OFF state. Moreover, you may perform the process which makes the display part adjacent to the downstream of an object display part a display OFF state as an example by S705 of a design effect process.

  FIG. 25B shows, as an example, the target display section (after the pseudo display that has been confirmed and displayed on the J display section 15j as the target display section is deleted after the variable display on each display section has been completed. The state when the variable display is started on the I display unit 15i) is shown. Of course, in addition to the J display portion 15j, the K display portion 15k adjacent to the downstream side of the J display portion 15j (or K, L... Display portions 15k, 15l...) May be set in the display OFF state.

  Further, as described above, the sub integrated control device 83 or the like changes the mode of the fixed display from the first mode to the second mode when a predetermined switching time has elapsed after starting the fixed display on the display unit. Let For this reason, if it is in the state where the normal determination is continuously performed, one or a plurality of display units positioned upstream of the target display unit, and the position between these display units and the target display unit The display mode of the pseudo symbol is different from that of the display unit. Of course, the mode of the fixed display may be left as the first mode, and after the mode of the fixed display is changed to the second mode, the mode of the fixed display is further changed once or multiple times. It may be changed. In addition, it may be suggested whether or not to make a hit / no-go decision in the usual manner, depending on the timing of changing the mode of the fixed display, the mode of the fixed display, and the like.

  In FIG. 26 (a), as an example, the F to H display units 15f to 15h located upstream of the target display unit (I display unit 15i) perform a fixed display in the first mode, and these display units and target displays are displayed. In the A to E display units 15a to 15e and the J to L display units 15j to 15l located between the units, the fixed display is performed in the second mode. In FIG. 26A, the J display unit 15j and the like adjacent to the downstream side of the I display unit 15i are confirmed and displayed in the second mode, but the J display unit 15j and the like may be in a display OFF state.

  Further, as described above, when the sub integrated control device 83 or the like has a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more of reserved memories and is hit by the latest reserved memory, The same specific symbols are displayed on the target display unit, the display unit on which the symbol effect corresponding to the reserved storage is performed, and the display unit located between them (continuous display effect). At this time, the same specific winning symbol is fixedly displayed on three or more display units forming a line.

  In FIG. 26B, as an example, when the B display unit 15b is the target display unit, the specific hit symbol (7 as an example) is displayed on the L, A, B display units 151, 15a, and 15b. The situation is shown. In FIG. 26B, the fixed display is performed in the first display mode in the I to K display units 15i to 15k and in the second display mode in the DH display units 15d to 15h. Further, the C display unit 15c adjacent to the downstream side of the target display unit is in a display OFF state.

  In the continuous display effect, not only the same specific winning symbol, but also a plurality of related symbols may be used as the specific winning symbol. Specifically, for example, consecutive numbers such as 1, 2, 3,..., Or consecutive odd numbers or even numbers such as 1, 3, 5,. A plurality of numbers constituting a plurality of numbers having any meaning (for example, a specific date) may be used as a specific hit symbol. In this way, if a big hit is shown using a plurality of display results, even if the result is notified at a high speed, the conventional gaming machine has established that the reach is established and the same symbol is arranged for the player. You will be able to demonstrate your enjoyment.

(4) About a modification of a design effect The sub integrated control device 83 or the like may suggest a degree of expectation of winning by performing a design effect using all the A to L display units 15a to 15l. Specifically, for example, at first, the symbol variation may be performed on one target display unit selected by the above-described method, and the pseudo symbols may be stopped and displayed on all the display units at the time of final display (FIG. 27). (A)). Of course, the pseudo symbol that is stopped and displayed may be a normal symbol, a specific symbol, or a lost symbol. Alternatively, the pseudo symbols may be stopped and displayed after the symbols have been changed in all the display units.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 83 or the like may indicate the degree of expectation of winning by using a plurality of display units as target display units and performing design effects on these display units. Specifically, for example, when one of the display units is usually selected as the target display unit by the above-described method and it is suggested that the degree of expectation of winning is high, a plurality of display units may be set as the target display units. . These target display units may be composed of a plurality of adjacent display units including a display unit adjacent to the downstream side of the previous target display unit, or a display adjacent to the downstream side of the previous target display unit. And a display unit that is not adjacent to the display unit. In addition, the degree of expectation can be indicated by the number of target display units. In that case, if the variation time is made longer than usual, the player can pay attention to the symbols that are fixedly displayed while counting the number of target display portions.

  In FIG. 27B, as an example, the A and B display units 15a and 15b are the target display units, and the J to L display units 15j to 15l are in the first display mode, and the D to I display units 15d to 15d are used. In 15i, the fixed display is performed in the second display mode. Further, the C display unit 15c adjacent to the downstream side of the target display unit is in a display OFF state.

  Further, the sub integrated control device 83 or the like may suggest the degree of expectation of winning by changing the switching direction of the target display unit. FIG. 28A shows, as an example, after the L display unit 15l is set as the target display unit in a state where the clockwise direction is the switching direction (at this time, the A display unit 15a is in the display OFF state), and then the switching direction is changed. The state is shown when the display is changed in the counterclockwise direction and the K display unit 15k is used as the target display unit. At this time, the fixed display is performed in the first display mode on the I, J, and L display units 15i, 15j, and 15l and in the second display mode on the B to H display units 15b to 15h. In FIG. 28 (a), the J display unit 15j becomes the target display unit next to the K display unit 15k. However, since sufficient time has not elapsed since the start of the fixed display, the first display mode is set. Yes. However, the J display unit 15j may be turned off. Further, while changing the switching direction, a plurality of display units may be used as the target display unit, or the same specific winning symbol may be determined and displayed on the plurality of display units.

  In addition, when the prefetch determination has specific contents, an effect of changing the switching direction can be considered. As the switching direction, it is conceivable to provide clockwise, counterclockwise, or skipping one display unit. In addition, by changing the light emission color of the symbol, changing the changing effect sound, etc., it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the big hit even if the time per change is short.

  In addition, the sub integrated control device 83 or the like, after setting any display unit as the target display unit, switches the display unit from the display unit to the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction, The degree of expectation may be suggested. Specifically, for example, after the A display unit 15a is set as the target display unit, B, L display units 15b, 15l → C, K display units 15c, 15k → D, J display units 15d, 15j → E, I display The target display units may be switched in the order of units 15e, 15i → F, H display units 15f, 15h,. In FIG. 28B, when the target display units are switched in this order, the C and K display units 15c and 15k become the target display units, and the D and J display units 15d and 15j are in the display OFF state. It shows the situation when it is. In addition, while switching the display unit in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction, a plurality of display units may be set as the target display unit in each direction, and the same specific winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the plurality of display units. You may do it.

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According to the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, the display unit that performs the variable display is switched every time the normal / no-go determination is made. After the variable display is performed, the display unit displays the pseudo symbol for a while. The final display will be displayed. For this reason, even if the determination of whether or not a normal map is repeated frequently, even if the display unit is switched at a fast pace according to this and the variable display corresponding to the determination of each map is performed, A sufficient display time can be ensured on the display unit, whereby the player can easily and reliably grasp the result of the determination.

  Furthermore, the display units on which the variable display is performed are arranged on the game board in an annular row, and the display units on which the variable display is performed are switched along the switching direction. For this reason, the player can easily predict the display unit on which the next variable display is performed while enjoying the switching of the display unit on which the variable display is performed, and can surely grasp the display unit on which the result of the success / failure determination is displayed. .

Therefore, even if the usual / no-go determination is made at a high frequency, it is possible to suitably perform the effect and the determination result.
[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the present embodiment, in the A to L display units 15a to 15l, the symbol effect corresponding to the determination of whether or not the normal diagram is used is performed using the pseudo symbol, but the A to L display is used instead of the pseudo symbol. The same drawing may be performed by displaying a normal map on the parts 15a to 15l.

  In the present embodiment, the A to L display units 15a to 15l perform symbol effects corresponding to the normal / no-go determination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is configured so that the determination of whether or not a special figure is performed frequently, and even if a design effect corresponding to the determination of whether or not a special figure is performed is similarly performed on the A to L display units 15a to 15l. good.

  In the present embodiment, the A to L display units 15a to 15l are configured as 7-segment LED display devices, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the A to L display units 15a to 15l are 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured as an LED display device having a plurality of segments different from the above, an LED display device arranged in a matrix, or a drum on which a plurality of pseudo symbols are drawn.

  In addition, each display unit may be configured as a liquid crystal display, or a plurality of display areas are provided in one liquid crystal display, and each display area is used as the A to L display units 15a to 15l in the same manner. You can go.

Moreover, in the A to L display units 15a to 15l, the variable display and the fixed display are performed using one pseudo symbol, but the variable display and the fixed display may be performed using a plurality of pseudo symbols in each display unit. .
In addition to the design effect, an effect or the like for notifying the number of reserved memories of a general figure or special figure may be performed.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
(2) Further, in the present embodiment, the first general figure operation gate 21a is always arranged at a position where many game balls can pass, and the second general figure operation gate 21b is a right-handed game. It is placed in a position where the sphere passes easily. However, the first normal operation gate 21a may be arranged at a position where many game balls can pass when the right strike or left strike is made. The left-handed game ball is arranged at a position where it can easily pass. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.

The pachinko machine 50 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine, and the effect symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to an example of symbol display means.
S202 of the general operation gate confirmation process is an example of the holding storage means, S203 is an example of the prefetch determination means, S306 and S307 of the normal figure determination process are examples of the determination part, and S503 of the general game process is a privilege It corresponds to an example of a game means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game board, 13 ... Game area | region, 15 ... Production | presentation symbol display apparatus, 16 ... Special figure display apparatus, 18 ... General figure display apparatus, 19 ... General figure reservation number display apparatus, 21a ... 1st general figure operation gate, 21b ... 2nd general operation gate, 22 ... Start opening, 25a ... 1st grand prize opening, 25b ... 2nd big prize opening, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 56 ... CR unit, 64 ... Launch handle, 80 ... Main controller, 81 ... Dispensing control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub-integrated control device, 84 ... Launch control device.

Claims (4)

A holding storage means for extracting and storing a random number due to the ball entering the starting port;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on a random number related to the holding storage;
When it is a hit in the determination, the privilege game means for performing the privilege game that opens the variable prize-winning device,
As a result of the determination of success / failure by displaying any of the symbols after displaying the variation of the symbols on any of a plurality of display units arranged on the game board in a circulating row. And a symbol display means for informing
Any direction along the row is a switching direction,
The symbol display means
When the success / failure determination is made, the result of the success / failure determination is obtained by the other display unit adjacent to the switching direction side of the display unit in which the result of the success / failure determination performed immediately before the success / failure determination is notified. Inform,
When notifying the result of the success / failure determination on the display unit, the success / failure determination following the success / failure determination, or N times after the success / failure determination (N is a predetermined integer of 2 or more) Putting the display unit used for notification of the result of the determination to be made into a predetermined display state;
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The symbol display means displays the symbol in a predetermined first mode after performing the variable display of the symbol, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the display in the first mode, Displaying the symbol in a second mode different from the first mode;
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Further comprising pre-reading determination means for determining whether or not the winning determination is made based on the random number before the determination based on the random number related to the holding storage is performed;
The symbol display means, when there is the hold memory determined to be hit by the pre-judgment determination means by the pre-read determination means, the hit determination related to the hold memory and one time before the appropriateness determination, or Performing a continuous display effect of displaying the relevant symbols after the variable display corresponding to the success / failure determination performed M times before (M is a predetermined integer equal to or greater than 2),
A ball game machine characterized by In the ball game machine according to claim 3,
When notifying the success / failure determination without performing the continuous display effect, the symbol display means displays the predetermined symbol after the variable display corresponding to the determination of appropriateness / invalidity. To do,
A ball game machine characterized by

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